Oman Air and Ministry of Manpower underline the importance of qualifying and training Omani pilots

The move is part of a broader programme of training and development for employees throughout the company. 

The programme was recently agreed by Oman Air’s Board of Directors and executive management. It will provide opportunities for young Omanis to showcase their abilities and contribute to the national development process in line with the assertion of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos that young people are the backbone of the nation. 

The programme is being put into action with the enthusiastic support of Oman’s Ministry of Manpower. Oman Air’s department of Training and Development, part of the airline’s Support Services Unit, will oversee its roll-out. 

Under the programme, Omani pilots who hold a Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) will be eligible to join Oman Air’s intensive training courses, which aim to polish technical and practical skills. Once the training has been successfully completed, the pilots will be considered for positions within Oman Air’s flight crews. 

In addition, Oman Air has already met with the Ministry of Manpower and a range of other agencies with the aim of ensuring that the right mechanisms are in place to attract qualified young Omanis to engage in aviation-related studies.

The initiative builds on Oman Air’s continuous efforts since its establishment to raise the percentage of Omani employees at all levels of the company. As key members of the workforce, significant work has been undertaken to boost the number of pilots employed.